The Top 17 Natural Monuments around Potomac
Potomac’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17
beautiful natural monuments around Potomac. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Potomac. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Rock Creek Park
Highlight • Forest
Rock Creek Park, spanning 1,754 acres, is a natural escape from city life, offering trails, wildlife, and historic landmarks. Founded by Congress in 1890, this national park features not only …
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Beautiful Trail Segment
Highlight (Segment) • River
This segment is the more strenuous part of the hike. Good hiking shoes recommended as it is required to hike through a rocky section. It includes jumping from rocks to …
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Purplehorse Beach and Mixed Rock Formations
Highlight • Beach
The beach holds "mixed rocks," which means that the heat and pressure from the Earth have melted parts of some rocks and fused them with other rocks. The views with these unique rocks and the river are absolutely stunning.
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Great Falls Park on the C&O Trail
Highlight • Waterfall
Located at mile 14.3 on the C&O Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland, Great Falls Park is a must-visit highlight for hikers, cyclists, and history buffs alike. A short boardwalk leads …
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Great Falls Overlook 1
Highlight • Viewpoint
The "great falls" of the Potomac are only 25 meters high, but there is a lot of water flowing - impressive. The craggy rock formation of the falls consists of …
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